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Lace up your trainers and get ready to hit the Parkrun route with other LGBTI+ walkers, runners or joggers to mark LEAP Sports Festival Fortnight. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out and want to walk or jog, this event is perfect for all levels.

COME VISIT the Rainbow Raccoons on the 14th of June ! Glasgow’s ONLY LGBTQI+ volleyball club. We play 1 hour and half of recreational volleyball at the Arc sports Centre, opposite the Glasgow Caledonian University. We are a very social club with coffee meet ups after our volleyball! We are looking for new members.

This event has been postponed until 12th July, the booking link has been updated.

Our beginner-friendly taster session is the perfect way to try it all! Experience the excitement of bouldering, roped climbing, and auto-belays in a fun, supportive setting—no experience needed. Come see what climbing is all about!

The Rainbow Glasgaroos will host Year 2 of the Rainbow Glasgaroos Cup: LGBTQIA+ Scottish Mixed Gender Basketball Tournament.

Join us on the 14th of June from 12-4pm at Eden Rock Edinburgh for our 3rd ever Pride Party! The event is open all LGBTQ+ folk and allies, brand new climbers* and experienced climbers of all ages.

Come and Try Archery, one of the most inclusive sports you can find!

Come and try ROWING! Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club are hosting an Open Day welcome to all LGBTQ+ members of the community for a fun opportunity to try out a new sport!

Join Get Walking Lanarkshire for a free 1 hour gentle sociable walk with refreshments and a chat afterwards. We’re keen to learn if there is interest for a regular walk and how our existing walks can become more inclusive for the LGBTIQ+ community. The walk is suitable for all abilities. Booking is essential.

Ever fancied trying out dry tooling but you weren’t sure if you could hack it? Now is your chance! Come to our instructed introduction course at Glasgow Climbing Centre and give it shot.

From 5-6pm: a chance to dance to live tango music (provided by a string quartet from RSNO). Tickets for this part of the day are £5, but we are able to offer subsidised tickets to any members of the LGBTQ+ community who would otherwise not be able to attend – email queertango@aktivix.org if this is the case for you.

Come join us for some awesome free Queer baseball with The Glasgow Honeydews! As well as running through the essentials of the game, there will also be mini-games in small teams with prizes to be won, a full friendly game and a light lunch provided. We pride ourselves on being a social and accessible space so we always prioritise collaboration over competition and we’re able to accommodate whatever level of movement you’re comfortable with. Whether you’re a seasoned player or completely new to the game, come and have fun with us on the field. Feel free to come and go whenever times are suitable for you.

Join Us for the Strangers Super Cup!

Relaxed football session for the LEAP Sports Family Group outdoors. A fun opportunity for gender diverse children aged 6-12 to have a go at football, and for parents/carers to connect.

Come try golf at Golfit. We will have a 2 hour block on our driving range for the LGBTQ+ community to come try golf. This will be a safe place to come try golf with qualified Coaches.

Come join us for a fun and energizing walk around the beautiful Bearsden and Milngavie Community. Whether you’re a seasoned walker or just starting out, everyone is welcome to join us. It’s a great way to meet new people, get some exercise, and explore the local area. So grab your walking shoes and come along for a stroll with us!

This is the first of four bike maintenance sessions for LGBTIQ+ women at Dynamo CIC on Mondays from 6-8pm.

The Rainbow Warriors are excited to invite you to their “Our Football Colours Have No Barriers” fun football event at Ochilview Stadium.

Join the Highland Baddies for a fun, social badminton session! Whether you’re a seasoned player or a complete beginner, you’re welcome to play us!

Come play some laid-back football with Slay FC!

Join Glasgow Sunflowers for a beginner friendly baseball session no equipment or experience needed. The location of the session on 24th June may change so please contact us to confirm the location.

Glasgow Raptors are thrilled to have our annual introduction to rugby back for another year! We’ll take you through all the basics over 8 weeks, building up your confidence and skills, making sure you’re having a good time in the process. The bootcamp takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30-8pm from 3rd June to 24th July. Anyone is welcome to join us during Festival Fortnight.

A screening and panel discussion of two films about football in Palestine.

A chance to discover the joy of dancing with a partner. An hour-long introduction to various styles of ballroom dancing, as seen at the Gay Games and on Strictly – think waltz, tango, quickstep, foxtrot…

We are hosting a free open training session to give people a chance to meet our team and have some football fun. Whether you’ve played before or are a complete beginner, we’d love to have you along!

Rebel Tango invite you to join them for social dancing and (vegan) empanadas, on the second anniversary of them starting inclusive LGBTQ-friendly dance classes in Glasgow.

Come and join us for a cycle along the canal and a puncture repair session!

We are an LGBTQ+ inclusive racquet sports club for Squash, Tennis and Padel. We encourage people who might not ordinarily be comfortable joining more mainstream clubs or sports. We are a sociable bunch and encourage everyone to enjoy playing at all levels from beginners to more experienced players and try to make it fun.

Do you like rugby, handball, or dodgeball? Put them all together and you get Quadball! Come along to our taster session and try Quadball! The Edinburgh Kelpies and Holyrood Hippogriffs welcome all genders, identities, and all abilities in this fantastic mixed-gender team sport, and no experience in Quadball or any other sport is necessary.

A chance to discover the joy of dancing with a partner. An hour-long introduction to various ‘latin’ dances, as seen at the Gay Games and on Strictly – think cha cha, jive, rumba.

An hour-long introduction to the joys of dancing queer (open role) tango, an intimate and addictive partner dance.

Hollywood Bowl Carlisle, Currock Rd, Carlisle CA2 4AS

Glasgow FrontRunners (GFR) is Scotland’s largest LGBTQIA+ focussed sports club with over 300 members. We’re the second largest FrontRunner club in the UK, and one of the top ten largest FrontRunner clubs in the world!

We are Dunedin Fencing Club, an inclusive Edinburgh sports group aiming to make the sport of fencing more accessible and welcoming to all. Join us for a fun filled taster session of fencing games and new friends on 19 June 2025 as part of Festival Fortnight!

Glasgow Raptors are thrilled to have our annual introduction to rugby back for another year! We’ll take you through all the basics over 8 weeks, building up your confidence and skills, making sure you’re having a good time in the process. The bootcamp takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30-8pm from 3rd June to 24th July. Anyone is welcome to join us during Festival Fortnight.

Paddle-out: Try Paddleboarding

Korfball is the best sport you’ve never heard of! Teams are always mixed-gender, and the aim is to throw the ball throw a yellow hoop on top of a tall post. You can’t run with the ball so you have to pass to your teammates and work together.

On 19 June, the Dundee Deuces will host a Pride Celebration Pickleball Open Day at St Paul’s Swim and Sports Centre on Gillburn Road, Dundee. The session will run from 7pm to 9pm. Our excellent coach, Coach Fabian, and our Pickleball Ambassador, Ciarán, will be on hand to support you in joining in and learning to play pickleball.

This year’s Paddling with Pride event organised by the Paddle Scotland LGBTQ+ Equality Group will be held at Grandtully Station Campsite, with paddling on the local rivers or lochs on the 20th – 22nd June 2025. LGBTQ+ and allies are welcome!

Kick off Pride weekend with Edinburgh Frontrunners!

Tartan Touch is back for another year! Join in the fun and get fit at a hub near you!

Our Summer Solstice Picnic is back by popular demand. Join us for a relaxing evening to reconnect with our Pride communities in the Highlands and Moray.

Get ready to feel confident, strong and sexy with our beginner friendly heels class!

SUMMER SOCIAL

Please come along for a run (or walk) at our weekly Park run. Wave your flags and start our Pride event off with a bang

Join us for our next bouldering session at Alien Bloc. T-Climbing Edinburgh is open to all trans and non-binary folk, whether you’re completely new to climbing or a regular. ??????

Join Queer Yoga Edinburgh for some yoga in the park! These classes are for LGBTQ+ people who would like to practice yoga with their community, moving and breathing mindfully whilst connected to the sounds of the outdoors. Open to all levels of experience, we will have around a 60 minute movement and meditation practice.

LEAP 7s, which will be held on 21st June from 12.30 to 4pm, is a hockey tournament open to all from people who have never played hockey to people who are more experienced.

Join us on Saturday 21st June from 1–5pm at Newlands Park Community Tennis Courts for the second edition of the Weegie Whackers Pride Tennis Extravaganza – celebrating Pride Month and our 2nd birthday in true Whackers style!

Edinburgh Jitsu has been providing instruction in traditional Japanese jiu-jitsu since 1996, with an emphasis on training self-defence techniques in a fun, friendly environment. We are an informal and relaxed community club, welcoming to all. We recognise that identifying as LGBTQI+ may make trying out a martial art more intimidating so, as part of Festival Fortnight, we are delighted to offer a couple of FREE open sessions to come and try out our style of jitsu in a non-threatening and non-judgmental space.

On 21 June, the Dundee Deuces will host a Pride Celebration Tennis Open Day at University of Dundee Tennis Courts on the City Campus, Dundee.  The session will run from 2pm to 4pm.  Our excellent coaches, Coach Anton and Coach Lucas, will be on hand to support you in joining in and learning to play tennis. 

As part of Festival Fortnight, Inverness Rowing Club is offering a taster session on the canal. The session will last 90 minutes and we will teach you the basic skills of rowing before giving you time to try it out for yourself. Sign up to enjoy some time on the Caledonian Canal in one of our stable training boats, coached through the basic skills of rowing by one of the coaches and volunteers at Inverness Rowing Club.

This taster session is for LGBTQIA+ people, aged 18 and above, interested in basketball who face multiple intersectional barriers, challenges, and exclusion in sports. It is open to all genders, sexual orientation, ethnicities, abilities, fitness levels, and basketball experience.

Glasgow FrontRunners (GFR) is Scotland’s largest LGBTQIA+ focussed sports club with over 300 members. We’re the second largest FrontRunner club in the UK, and one of the top ten largest FrontRunner clubs in the world!

Come join us for some awesome free Queer baseball with The Glasgow Honeydews! As well as running through the essentials of the game, there will also be mini-games in small teams with prizes to be won, a full friendly game and a light lunch provided. We pride ourselves on being a social and accessible space so we always prioritise collaboration over competition and we’re able to accommodate whatever level of movement you’re comfortable with. Whether you’re a seasoned player or completely new to the game, come and have fun with us on the field. Feel free to come and go whenever times are suitable for you.

Join us for a day of free sports, including football, climbing, boccia, pickle ball, and self-defence! The afternoon will be split up into several sessions, so you can try everything. We ask if you are interested to please sign up using the link or QR code so we have an idea of numbers. If you are interested in the climbing, there’s a deadline on June 6th for sign up, and limited numbers available so get in there quick!

Meeting at the Cathedral, let OUT on Sunday guide you through the city of the dead, learning about some stories from the past.

We are an LGBTQ+ inclusive racquet sports club for Squash, Tennis and Padel.

Ever wanted to learn how to skate? Join us for an afternoon of freestyle and creative skateboarding!

This is the second of four bike maintenance sessions for LGBTIQ+ women at Dynamo CIC on Mondays from 6-8pm.

Join Glasgow Sunflowers for a beginner friendly baseball session no equipment or experience needed. The location of the session on 24th June may change so please contact us to confirm the location.

Glasgow Raptors are thrilled to have our annual introduction to rugby back for another year! We’ll take you through all the basics over 8 weeks, building up your confidence and skills, making sure you’re having a good time in the process. The bootcamp takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30-8pm from 3rd June to 24th July. Anyone is welcome to join us during Festival Fortnight.

To celebrate pride month TCA are offering the first 25 entries for free which can be booked through the link provided and everyone is able to access free shoe hire, just mention you are at the queer social at the desk.

Gays on the Green – A relaxed Rounders tournament for LGBTQ+ young people aged 13 – 25 who are registered with LGBT Youth Scotland. Players and spectators alike welcome!

Ever fancied trying out dry tooling but you weren’t sure if you could hack it? Now is your chance! Come to our instructed introduction course at Glasgow Climbing Centre and give it shot.

Glenrothes Proud LGBTQIA+ Youth Group is celebrating the end of the school year with an “LGBBQ!” We will be going to Silverburn Park, Leven to have a BBQ before a walk along the beach and take part in some fun games and activities, as well as a opportunity to socialise and have fun! Come along for a bite to eat and an opportunity to listen and share young people’s experiences of being LGBTQIA+ in Fife. See you there!

“What is our Rainbow Run?

Fancy trying out a new team sport but don’t know where to start? Loved hockey in school but haven’t found the motivation to get back to it? Or have you recently moved to Glasgow and looking for a team to join? Summer Hockey with Rottenrow Bluesox Hockey Club allows those with varying hockey abilities to come try out their skills in 7-a-side games and make some friends along the way.

We are an LGBTQ+ inclusive racquet sports club for Squash, Tennis and Padel. We encourage people who might not ordinarily be comfortable joining more mainstream clubs or sports. We are a sociable bunch and encourage everyone to enjoy playing at all levels from beginners to more experienced players and try to make it fun.

Pride on the Wall. We will be taking some of our young people to Avertical World to enjoy a taster session of climbing. Allsorts of Specrum is an LGBT Youth Scotland youth group for LGBTQ+ young people age 13 – 25 in Dundee.

Gay City Bowlers are one of the newest additions to Scotland’s LGBTQ+ sports scene, bringing their unique brand of high-fun, low-stakes sport where you can play to win, or just for laughs — the choice is yours.

Learn a variety of practical self defence tactics and skills – both verbal and physical – that you can use in your everyday life.

Join Perth Parrots for a Festival Fortnight Floorball Taster session which is suitable for complete beginners and experienced players aged 18+. All equipment provided.

Glasgow FrontRunners (GFR) is Scotland’s largest LGBTQIA+ focussed sports club with over 300 members. We’re the second largest FrontRunner club in the UK, and one of the top ten largest FrontRunner clubs in the world!

We’re running a 6 week fencing beginners crash course for members of the Pride community (aged 16+). Join our LGBTQIA+ community members and coaches for a flying tour of fencing and get to know some new friends.

Glasgow Raptors are thrilled to have our annual introduction to rugby back for another year! We’ll take you through all the basics over 8 weeks, building up your confidence and skills, making sure you’re having a good time in the process. The bootcamp takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30-8pm from 3rd June to 24th July. Anyone is welcome to join us during Festival Fortnight.

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Pink Polo Club – an inclusive, fun-filled polo taster session designed for the LGBTQ+ community and allies of all abilities.

As part of Festival Fortnight, this event aims to bring together LEAP’s project participants and our LGBTIQ+ sports clubs to join us once again for this fun-filled musical evening! There will be a live ceilidh band and it will be a great chance to dance and socialise in a sober queer-friendly environment!

Leaving from Leap office, OUT on Sundays will take you round the city to experience the ever changing art scene, looking at murals and art pieces old and new.

Join Saltire Thistle, Glasgow’s Inclusive Football Team, and Transactive for our ‘Saltire Thistle Open Training Session’ This will include an open-training session and friendly 5-a-side games.

Learn some easy line dances, done to discos classics, rather than country music. An introduction to the fun of synchronised dancing in a room full of people (and a great choice of dance for anyone who isn’t comfortable dancing with a partner).

Tartan Touch is back for another year! Join in the fun and get fit at a hub near you!

If you are a member of the LGBTQI+ community and have always wanted to learn to skateboard, we have teamed up with LEAP Sports and Sported to offer a free 2 hour coaching session with Skateboard GB certified instructors. The coaching will be hosted at Hilton Village Mall with tickets available through the TicketSource website. We will provide boards and equipment, so all you need to do is turn up on the day.

Get ready for a night of glamour, fun, and fierce performances at the House of Raptors, the Glasgow Raptors RFC’s highly anticipated annual drag fundraiser! This dazzling event celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and the power of community while raising funds to support the club’s growth and initiatives. Featuring an array of jaw-dropping performances from some of the club’s aspiring drag artists, the night promises unforgettable entertainment, outrageous costumes, and plenty of laughter. Whether you’re a rugby fan, drag enthusiast, or just here for a good time, House of Raptors is the perfect way to support the Raptors and round off Pride month!

Learn a variety of practical self defence tactics and skills – both verbal and physical – that you can use in your everyday life.

Come and walk with us up Little Wyvis – a wee and very beginner-friendly hill near Inverness with lovely views.

Come join us for a fun-filled morning at Eglinton Country Park for a Parkrun event to mark Festival Fortnight! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely walk in the park, this event is perfect for everyone. Get some fresh air, meet new people, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Eglinton Park. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be active and have a great time with the community!

Come play in Scotland’s capital with LGBTQ+ squash players from around the world in a fun and friendly tournament, open to all.

The Dundee Deuces are delighted to host the Serve It Summer Cup, with support our allies at the University of Dundee and Festival Fortnight at Leap Sports, on 28 June 2025 at the University of Dundee Tennis Courts.

Join the friendly folk from Moray Flying Circus for a FREE fun-filled workshop! Learn circus skills like hula-hooping, plate-spinning, juggling and flow arts. And have a go at some aerial skills like trapeze and silks! This workshop is aimed at people age 16+, though families and parents/carers are very welcome to take their wee ones along. Feel free to stay for the whole workshop, or drop in for as long as you like.

Come and watch a baseball game!

Get ready to pedal your way around the picturesque Cumbrae island. Join us at the Largs Ferry Terminal for a day filled with cycling, fun, and stunning views. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just looking for a leisurely ride, this event is perfect for everyone. So grab your bike, gather your friends, and let’s explore Cumbrae together!

Join Perth Parrots & Perth Petanque Club for our annual Festival Fortnight Melee. Fun and inclusive event suitable for beginners and we’ll even host a BBQ.

Join us for an exciting and inclusive football training session at the Ibrox Community Complex!

Edinburgh Jitsu has been providing instruction in traditional Japanese jiu-jitsu since 1996, with an emphasis on training self-defence techniques in a fun, friendly environment. We are an informal and relaxed community club, welcoming to all. We recognise that identifying as LGBTQI+ may make trying out a martial art more intimidating so, as part of Festival Fortnight, we are delighted to offer a couple of FREE open sessions to come and try out our style of jitsu in a non-threatening and non-judgmental space.

Free disc golf taster session with a free rainbow spin dyed disc while stocks last.

Ever fancied trying out dry tooling but you weren’t sure if you could hack it? Now is your chance! Come to our instructed introduction course at Glasgow Climbing Centre and give it shot.

Ayrshire Cliffhangers are once again running a taster session for LGBTQ+ people new to climbing, or trying to get back into it after a break.

Glasgow FrontRunners (GFR) is Scotland’s largest LGBTQIA+ focussed sports club with over 300 members. We’re the second largest FrontRunner club in the UK, and one of the top ten largest FrontRunner clubs in the world!

This is a fun LGBTIQ+ activity day for families with children aged 0-16 :)

Come and enjoy a fun Football Taster Session with HotScots FC, Scotland’s first LGBT+ football club. We will provide bibs, balls and refreshments to keep you going in a small sided fun game.

Come play in Scotland’s capital with LGBTQ+ Padel players from around the world in a fun and friendly tournament, open to all.

We will meet at 1:30pm at Loch Ard Adventure Centre to launch bang on 2pm! Aim is to get more LGBTQIA+ people outdoors and trying new things.

Join Perth Parrots and friends as we host our annual Sunday Hike up Kinnoull Hill where we will take in the stunning views out towards Tayside and Fife. Paths are well maintained however the terrain is steep in places and not suitable for complete beginners. We’ll start with a free hot filled roll and drink before setting off. Email perthparrots@gmail.com for more information and to secure you place.

This is the third of four bike maintenance sessions for LGBTIQ+ women at Dynamo CIC on Mondays from 6-8pm.

Join us for an online, sports inclusion training session as part of Festival Fortnight. The information session raises awareness of the barriers faced by LGBTIQ+ refugee and asylum seeking communities and shares good practice to promote inclusion in sport and activity. This is suitable for clubs, activity groups, sports providers and anyone working or volunteering within the sports sector.